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Darts & Laurels

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 18, 2007

Oh, what a week. We hope you're finally done with all your awful midterms, papers and the other stuff that's been keeping you from going out and having a good time. So take this weekend to sit back and have a few (or more than a few; we won't judge) drinks. Go on. You deserve it. Just make sure you're sober enough to read this week's intoxicating edition of…

OPINION | COLUMNS

Halloween brings feelings of nostalgia

By COLLEEN SHEA | Oct. 18, 2007

Halloween is a couple of weeks away, which means now is the time to start thinking about what we want to be on that very special day.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Abortions mean taking the easy way out

By Raymond Cho | Oct. 18, 2007

I would like to thank UF Campus NOW for its glowing column regarding the benefits and conveniences abortions offer to women.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Choosing to have an abortion is selfish

By Lawrence Mackey | Oct. 18, 2007

I'm writing in response to the guest column on abortion. A few completely obvious points were forgotten.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Bill of rights forces tow companies in line

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 17, 2007

There's a new bill of rights in town.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

The Dean Scene

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 17, 2007

The search is on.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Sex education leaves something to be desired

Oct. 17, 2007

Over the past few days, the Alligator has featured columns about virginity - virginity in terms of sex and adulthood. Let's address birth control. Let's discuss specifics of the pre-nasty. There's no virginal talk in this column.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

New ticket system needed

By Casey Peterson | Oct. 17, 2007

New ticket system needed

OPINION | COLUMNS

Abortions give some women a chance at life

By Claire Beach | Oct. 17, 2007

The Pro-Life Alliance demonstrated Monday its belief that the "life" of the fetus matters more than the life of a woman.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Bicyclists have power in numbers

By Joshua Woltermann | Oct. 16, 2007

I've never been afraid of any place I've lived like I'm scared of Gainesville. Every time I am on the streets, I keep my guard up and my senses sharp, wary of an unstoppable monster striking me down in the prime of my life.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Plans for homeless not panning out

Oct. 16, 2007

Nearly two months after Gainesville banished panhandling, I'm giving a D-minus to Gainesville's "Give a Better Way!" program for refurbishing old parking meters into collection stations.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Tasering panel accomplishing nothing

By Christian Duque | Oct. 16, 2007

The policy panel formed to discuss appropriate police practices after the Andrew Meyer Tasering incident is an absolute travesty.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Alligator downplays Senate successes

By Ryan Day | Oct. 16, 2007

While I appreciate his interest in the Student Senate, Will Foster has managed to latch on to one phrase while entirely missing the point of Shannyn Schott's letter.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Emergency texts prompt many questions

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 16, 2007

UF wants your digits.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Complaints of bias undeserved

By Will Foster | Oct. 15, 2007

Shannyn Schott, an alumna who should have been labeled as such, should spend more time reading the Alligator and less time venting about "liberal bias." When did supporting school vouchers, limiting affirmative action and advocating for higher SAT and grade point average requirements (instead of need-based testing) for Bright Futures become causes célèbres among liberals? Never. Schott is either to the right of Genghis Khan or doesn't understand the political spectrum.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Music industry today a losing business

By KYLE COX | Oct. 15, 2007

Music is dead.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Lazy students must grow up

By MARGARITA DELAPAZ | Oct. 15, 2007

I read Vincent Massaro's Monday column, and it pretty much made me ashamed for my generation. How does a senior get off with never having a committed job or any real-life experience? I applaud his late but much-needed realization that he should grow up. However, I'm disgusted that anyone could be this lazy.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Donations for homeless are few and far between

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 15, 2007

The donation meters set up to raise money for the Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless and Hungry have failed.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Problematic Protest

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 15, 2007

You can't spell "disgusting" without SDS.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Virginity extends past the bedroom

By VINCENT MASSARO | Oct. 14, 2007

Let's talk about virginity.